Have you ever watched a movie that had a profound and lasting impact on you? For me, it's Reign Over Me (2007) - a sensitive and powerful portrayal of grief and trauma following the September 11 attacks.
Movie trailer: https://youtu.be/OyNrMdCzCFQ
Trigger Warning: This film contains themes of intense grief, traumatic loss, PTSD, depression, references to the 9/11 attacks, and emotional distress. It may be distressing for viewers affected by trauma, bereavement, or experiences of sudden loss.
If you have any favourites, please add them in the comments below.
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Schizophrenia - A moving account of mathematician John Nash’s life and the impact of psychosis on identity and relationships.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Bipolar Disorder - Explores mood instability, recovery, and how love and connection influence mental health.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
PTSD, Depression - A coming-of-age story portraying teenage trauma and emotional healing.
The Aviator (2004)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - A historical biopic showing the obsessive behaviours and decline of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes.
Clean, Shaven (1993)
Schizophrenia - A raw, realistic indie film exploring the disorienting experience of untreated psychosis.
Take Shelter (2011)
Prodromal Psychosis / Paranoia - A suspenseful depiction of a man’s growing fear that he is either mentally unwell or prophetically right.
Ordinary People (1980)
PTSD, Depression - Examines survivor’s guilt and family breakdown in the wake of traumatic loss.
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression - A semi-autobiographical portrayal of life inside a 1960s psychiatric hospital.
To the Bone (2017)
Anorexia Nervosa - A sensitive look at eating disorders and the complexity of the recovery process.
Temple Grandin (2010)
Autism Spectrum - A biopic celebrating the achievements of Dr. Temple Grandin, who lives with autism.
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
Depression, Anxiety - A teen checks into a psychiatric unit and experiences connection and healing.
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Jack Nicholson plays a writer with OCD learning to connect with others.
The Mauritanian (2021)
PTSD - Based on a true story, it highlights the long-term trauma of detention and torture.
The Messenger (2009)
PTSD - A war veteran deals with emotional scars while delivering death notices to military families.
I am Sam (2001)
Intellectual Disability (not autism) - Raises themes around parenting, stigma, independence, and dignity in neurodivergent people.
Angel Baby (1995)
Schizophrenia - this Australian film tells the story of two people living with schizophrenia who fall in love and try to build a life together, including having a child.
Reign Over Me (2007)
Depression, PTSD, Grief - The film delves into themes of grief, trauma, and the healing power of friendship in the aftermath of personal tragedy.
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